DE102017010956A1 - Device for outputting environmental information - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for outputting environmental information for a vehicle (1) with a detection device (E) for detecting the environmental information and an optical output device (A) for outputting the detected environmental information. According to the invention, the output device (A) comprises at least two optical output units (A1, A2), wherein a first optical output unit (A1) is assigned to a first vehicle side area, - a second optical output unit (A2) is assigned to a second vehicle side area, and - The first output unit (A1) and the second output unit (A2) output simultaneously by means of the detection device (E) detected environment information.

Description

The invention relates to a device for outputting environmental information for a vehicle with a detection device for detecting the environmental information and an optical output device for outputting the detected environmental information.

From the DE 10 2012 022 312 A1 For example, an information reproducing system in a vehicle and a method for reproducing information in a vehicle are known. The information reproducing system includes a processor configured to generate and provide a video or control signal to one or more display devices so that the video or control signal provides a display of at least two different contents in two contiguous faces of a display area of the display or display devices is caused. In this case, the at least one display device is coupled to an input device comprising a camera system.

The invention has for its object to provide a comparison with the prior art improved device for outputting environmental information for a vehicle.

The object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

A device for outputting environmental information for a vehicle has at least one detection device for detecting the environmental information and an optical output device for outputting the detected environmental information. According to the invention, the output device comprises at least two optical output units, wherein a first optical output unit is assigned to a first vehicle side area, a second optical output unit is assigned to a second vehicle side area, and the first output unit and the second output unit simultaneously output the environmental information acquired by the at least one detection device.

In particular, the device is intended for use in a truck consisting of a towing vehicle and a trailer or a trailer, wherein a vehicle user by using the device continuously and without change with respect to settings of the respective output unit, the end of his vehicle combination by means of at least one of the two output units has in view. Thus, relatively safe maneuvering of the vehicle combination is possible without the vehicle user having a blind spot.

Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to drawings.

• 1 schematisch eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Fahrzeuges mit einer Erfassungsvorrichtung einer Vorrichtung zur Ausgabe von Umgebungsinformationen,
• 2 schematisch eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Fahrzeuginnenraumes mit einer Ausgabevorrichtung,
• 3 schematisch mittels einer ersten Erfassungseinheit erfasste Bildsignale und einer Darstellung der erfassten Bildsignale auf einer ersten Ausgabeeinheit,
• 4 schematisch mittels einer zweiten Erfassungseinheit erfasste Bildsignale und einer Darstellung der erfassten Bildsignale auf einer zweiten Ausgabeeinheit und
• 5 schematisch eine Draufsicht einer Fahrzeugkombination mit der Vorrichtung beim Manövrieren

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• 1 1 schematically a perspective view of a vehicle having a detection device of a device for outputting environmental information;
• 2 FIG. 2 schematically a perspective view of a vehicle interior with an output device, FIG.
• 3 schematically detected by a first detection unit image signals and a representation of the detected image signals on a first output unit,
• 4 schematically detected by a second detection unit image signals and a representation of the detected image signals on a second output unit and
• 5 schematically a plan view of a vehicle combination with the device during maneuvering

Corresponding parts are provided in all figures with the same reference numerals.

1 shows a perspective view of a vehicle 1 in the form of a tractor, which can be coupled with a trailer and thus a form of a 5 shown vehicle combination F forms.

The vehicle 1 comprises a device for outputting environmental information for a vehicle, the device comprising a detection device e and an optical output device A having. The device is designed as a camera-monitor system.

The detection device e comprises two detection units E1 . E2 outside at the cab 1.1 are arranged, each detection unit E1 . E2 is associated with a vehicle side and detects an environment of the respective vehicle side.

From the respective registration unit E1 . E2 acquired image data are by means of the output device A displayed in the vehicle interior, wherein the output device A For this purpose arranged in the vehicle interior optical output units A1 . A2 comprises, as in FIG 2 is shown in more detail.

A first detection unit E1 is a first output unit A1 and a second detection unit E2 is a second output unit A2 associated with, by means of the device usually laterally on the vehicle 1 arranged rearview mirror are replaceable. Alternatively, the device can also be used in addition to existing side rear-view mirrors.

Here is the first output unit A1 with respect to a direction of travel of the vehicle 1 Arranged on the left in the vehicle interior and represents that of the first detection unit E1 captured image signals, whereas the second output unit A2 with respect to the direction of travel is arranged right in the vehicle interior and that of the second detection unit E2 the detection device e represents captured image data.

Sets in Figure 2 closer illustrated vehicle users 2 the reverse gear, for example, to perform a parking maneuver, and the vehicle 1 has a travel speed greater than 0 km / h, wherein an automatic pivoting of the detection units E1 . E2 is not possible, the device switches both output units A1 . A2 as a mode such that a respective output surface of the two output units A1 . A2 horizontally in at least two sub-areas T1 . T2 is divided, as in the figures 3 and 4 is shown in more detail.

3 shows one of the first detection unit E1 captured image B1 and one by means of the first output unit A1 , which is assigned to the left side of the vehicle, shown second divided optical output.

4 shows one of the second detection unit E2 captured image B2 and one by means of the second output unit A2 assigned to the right vehicle side shown second divided optical output.

It will be on the faces T1 . T2 the respective output unit A1 . A2 displayed to the driver necessary and meaningful environmental information.

Is such a mode, ie a driving situation-dependent representation of the output device A , activated, ie the reverse gear is engaged, the current driving speed of the vehicle 1 is greater than 0 km / h and / or another predetermined condition for activating this mode is satisfied, is the division of the output area of the respective output unit A1 . A2 changeable. The conditions specified for activating the mode, also referred to as parameters, can be designed differently, ie vary, depending on a vehicle type and a design.

The division can be made such that an upper part surface T1 a vehicle-near sensor area S1 the respective detection unit E1 . E2 represents more than 50% of a horizontal level and more than 70% of a vertical level. This results in a horizontal division of the output surface of both output units A1 . A2 , where the upper part surface T1 more 50% display area and a lower part area T2 occupies a remaining display area. On the lower part surface T2 is in each case a vehicle-remote sensor area S2 shown.

That of the respective registration unit E1 . E2 captured picture B1 . B2 is in accordance with the embodiments in the 3 and 4 such on the respective display unit A1 . A2 issued that the respective upper part surface T1 55% of a sensor width S and the lower part surface T2 50% of the sensor width S assumes image contents of the two sensor areas S1 . S2 overlap, resulting in an overlap area S3 results.

In other words, a required sensor content, ie the sensor width S on the two faces T1 . T2 the two output units A1 . A2 split, where environment information is distorted to a height to represent overall environmental information.

An algorithm related to the mode described above is based on a mathematical model wherein, when the mode is activated, a so-called view symbol is output to the vehicle user 2 a temporary change of the representation on the two output units A1 . A2 displays.

When activated mode for driving situation-dependent representation, in which the output surface of the respective output unit A1 . A2 in the subareas T1 . T2 is divided, the vehicle user can 2 his maneuvering the vehicle combination F , in particular a reverse drive, by means of the representation on the upper portion T1 but still the entire output area of the corresponding output unit A1 . A2 surveys and accordingly environmental information from the vehicle user 2 can be perceived.

5 shows a plan view of a vehicle combination F consisting of the vehicle 1 with a closed box and a trailer 3 in maneuvering, in particular reversing, wherein an entire sensor area for detecting the environment information of the driver's cab 1.1 arranged second detection unit E2 as above-mentioned sensor width S is shown.

Here are all sensor areas S1 to S3 shown, wherein the vehicle-near sensor area S1 on the upper part surface T1 and the vehicle-remote sensor area S2 on the lower part surface T2 the second output unit A2 and the entire sensor width S as well as an overlap area S3 are shown.

If a vehicle end of the vehicle combination F due to their driving movement no longer on the upper part surface T1 is displayed, the driver can 2 the vehicle end by a change of perspective on the lower part surface T2 the second output unit A2 when maneuvering the vehicle combination F pursue. Through the overlap area S3 that is on both faces T1 . T2 the second output unit A2 is displayed, the driver can see the vehicle end continuously without the presence of a blind spot and thus track.

The same principle applies when maneuvering the vehicle combination F in the other direction, with the relevant environment information then on the first output unit A1 are displayed.

If the mode of the device described above is not activated, the two show in the cab 1.1 of the vehicle 1 arranged output units A1 . A2 that of the respective registration unit E1 . E2 captured environmental information, such as a conventional side exterior of the cab 1.1 arranged rearview mirror, on.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

vehicle

1.1

cabin

2

vehicle users

3

pendant

A

output device

A1

first output unit

A2

second output unit

B1

first picture

B2

second picture

e

detection device

E1

first detection unit

E2

second detection unit

F

vehicle combination

T1

upper part surface

T2

lower partial area

S

sensor width

S1

Vehicle-near sensor area

S2

vehicle-remote sensor area

S3

overlap area

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102012022312 A1 [0002]

Claims (4)

A device for outputting environmental information for a vehicle (1) comprising - a detection device (E) for detecting the environmental information and - an optical output device (A) for outputting the detected environmental information, characterized in that the output device (A) comprises at least two optical output devices ( A1, A2), wherein - a first optical output unit (A1) is assigned to a first vehicle side area, - a second optical output unit (A2) is assigned to a second vehicle side area and - the first output unit (A1) and the second output unit (A2) are the simultaneously outputted by the detection device (E) detected environment information. Device after Claim 1 , characterized in that the respective output unit (A1, A2) - has an output surface which is horizontally divided into at least two partial surfaces (T1, T2), - wherein the two partial surfaces (T1, T2) the environmental information of the respective output unit (A1 , A2) assigned vehicle side area to spend partially overlapping. Device after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that - an upper partial surface (T1) of the output surface is adapted to output an environmental information from one of the respective output unit (A1, A2) associated vehicle side to a predetermined vehicle side region and - a lower partial surface (T2) of the output surface is formed, to output an environment information from another predetermined vehicle side area to a vehicle side end area. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the detection device (E) comprises at least two detection units (E1, E2), wherein in each case at least one detection unit (E1, E2) and its associated detection area is assigned to a vehicle side.

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